It’s best not to assume that C.J. Stroud will be headed down to Orlando with the rest of the Houston Texans this week.

Days after the Houston Texans dismissed their offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, a story about his draft meeting with quarterback C.J. Stroud came out detailing the "contentious" interaction. ESPN 97.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will be working with a new offensive coordinator after Bobby Slowik was fired two seasons into his tenure. On

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud entered 2024 with sky-high expectations after a brilliant rookie campaign, but he did not exactly live up to his billing this year. Stroud threw for 3,727 yards,

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declined his invite, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix isn’t going because of the transverse process fracture in his back that he played through at the end of the season, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

Stroud does not share a lot about his personal life, so it's unclear whether he's in a relationship or not. As far as we can tell, however, Stroud is single. His social media accounts, including Instagram, do not indicate that he has a girlfriend.

The Houston Texans have fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik in a surprising move. What does this mean for the Texans, quarterback C.J. Stroud and Slowik himself?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 18: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scrambles out of the pocket during an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

That was when Stroud first began collaborating with Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, whom the former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year regards as instrumental in his overall growth.

The quarterback scrambled for a yard on third down but had his ankle caught underneath on the tackle. Stroud is one of the only Texans to avoid the injury bug this season, starting all 17 games. If Houston wants to pull off the upset, it rests on the right arm of Stroud.

Still, Pro Football Focus recently named one “perfect” fit for all 32 teams entering the 2025 draft cycle. By no surprise, especially given their relationship in Columbus, PFF believes reuniting C.J. Stroud with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka makes too much sense.

C.J. Stroud's endorsement portfolio includes top brands like Jordan, Cheetos, and Lowe's, boosting his net worth and expanding his influence.